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Irresistible cherry raspberry semifreddo dessert topped with fresh berries.

Irresistible Cherry Raspberry Semifreddo

A delightful frozen dessert combining the sweet and tart flavors of cherries and raspberries with a creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 heures
Course Dessert, Frozen Treat
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Fruits

  • 5 oz fresh or thawed sweet or sour cherries, pitted, plus extra for garnish
  • 5 oz fresh or thawed raspberries, plus extra for garnish

Liquids and Sweeteners

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain) Can be replaced with vanilla extract or additional fruit juice for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g

Thickening Agents

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 16 g
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Eggs

  • 1 large whole egg
  • 2 large egg yolks

Cream

  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided 300 ml

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure the cherries are pitted and that your raspberries are fresh or properly thawed.

Cooking the Base

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Add in the pitted cherries and raspberries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it bubble for one minute.
  • Stir in the fresh lemon juice and elderflower liqueur, mixing well before removing from heat.

Blending the Fruit

  • Transfer the cooked fruit mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids.
  • Measure out 1 1/4 cups of the purée and set aside.

Preparing the Egg Mixture

  • In a heatproof bowl, combine the large whole egg, egg yolks, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt over a double boiler.
  • Whisk continuously until the mixture is warm, reaching about 160°F.

Whipping to Perfection

  • Remove the egg mixture from heat and whisk until it thickens and cools to room temperature.

Combining Mixtures

  • Gently fold in one cup of the reserved berry purée into the egg mixture.

Whipping the Cream

  • In a separate bowl, whip 3/4 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold it gently into the berry-egg mixture.

Portioning

  • Carefully spoon the semifreddo mixture into eight glasses or serving cups.

Freezing

  • Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours, or up to 3 days.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream, fresh mint, or a drizzle of elderflower liqueur. Can also be paired with chocolate shavings or shortbread cookies for added texture.
Keyword Cherry Raspberry Semifreddo, frozen dessert, Fruit Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Summertime Treat